A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect for much of Southern Colorado today.
A combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity and windy conditions combine for high fire danger. Winds will be gusting to 35 mph out of the southwest.
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Salida and Buena Vista will see a sunny, windy high of 73, a low of 41.
The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 69, a low of 35.
Leadville and Fairplay will warm up to 55, a low of 29.
Afternoon and evening thundershowers return to the area late Thursday through Saturday.
